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Thursday, 4 July 2013

Grown-up style: the long sleeved maxi dress



Every now and then I decide not to wear jeans. It's a bit of an effort to ditch the daily uniform but perfectly manageable when there's an easy alternative, like the long-sleeved maxi dress, at hand. That's Not My Maxi, it's from Baukjen (currently reduced in the sale), but this is:

Photo: Dvora at Fashionistable.


Haven't worn the old Breton dress for a while and I was having second thoughts when I came across a comment by Lucinda Chambers in the latest issue of Vogue, 'Once it's on, it stays on - I never ever take things off and try different things out, It's how I am on shoots also. I'm very decisive.' With that in mind, the striped maxi stayed put, giving me the opportunity to catch up on the latest news from Wimbledon (did you see the Andy Murray game yesterday?!)


Happy 4th July to my American followers - this red, white and blue tribute is just for you!





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25 comments:

  1. Carole Poirot 4 July 2013 at 15:31

    Love the simplicity of it and the fabric looks (from what I can see on the photo) very good quality which I always find important. Unfortunately I couldn't pull it off myself without looking like a giant blue/white bumble bee... :-)

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  2. Fashionista4 July 2013 at 15:32

    love!

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  3. Anonymous4 July 2013 at 15:47

    I could and would wear that black dress! Where can I get one in US?

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  4. Patti4 July 2013 at 16:00

    So true - I could wear this fab dress for days on end. You look marvelous!

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  5. Pam @ over50feeling404 July 2013 at 16:23

    You look great in this maxi...where it often!! I really like the one in the top picture...so chic and simple...gorgeous!

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  6. Anonymous4 July 2013 at 16:37

    I love your dress! It looks comfortable, and dramatic. I like clothes that have pizazz without being fussy, and this one fits the brief perfectly!

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  7. L.P.4 July 2013 at 16:40

    You look great! It was a perfect choice.

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  8. Sunday Taylor4 July 2013 at 18:12

    What a great look! I would love to get one, so simple and chic, the antithesis of looking matronly!

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  9. Susan B4 July 2013 at 18:45

    Fabulous dress...simply stylish! You look marvelous in that photo too.

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  10. Anonymous4 July 2013 at 21:32

    OMIGOSH, I am so in love with that dress it actually hurts a little. Just a little though…I'll be fine. LOVE the pop of yellow on your feet as well!

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  11. Anonymous4 July 2013 at 21:32

    OMIGOSH, I am so in love with that dress it actually hurts a little. Just a little though…I'll be fine. LOVE the pop of yellow on your feet as well!

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  12. bluehuewonderland4 July 2013 at 23:02

    What a great look for summer, easy, simple and gorgeous! Your hair is lovely.

    blue hue wonderland

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  13. Disneyrollergirl.net5 July 2013 at 00:33

    Gorgeous photo. That's all.

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  14. WendyB5 July 2013 at 02:34

    Love! Glad you stuck with it.

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  15. Deborah5 July 2013 at 05:22

    You look lovely and the dress is also lovely. I like the wide stripes and the fabric looks soft but subtantial making for what I imagine is a very comfortable (and stylish) outfit.

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  16. materfamilias5 July 2013 at 07:11

    What a great look! Clean and smart and strong . . .and fun!

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  17. Lady of Style5 July 2013 at 11:33

    I love both dresses, effortless chic and so stylish!

    Annette
    Lady of Style

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  18. guinness and luv5 July 2013 at 11:53

    Beautiful. Both, but I'm attracted to stripes like the bear to the honey. Where might I find it - not like it, but that very one - in the U.S.?

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  19. Donna5 July 2013 at 14:04

    I just tried on a short version of that dress but didn't buy it because I thought the wide horizontal stripes might be "too much" for work. You've changed my mind! It's a great look, and you execute it flawlessly!

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  20. mette5 July 2013 at 17:46

    I´d wish the black dress to be mid thigh-length, as the sleeves are 3/4 length ( at least for the woman in the picture ).
    Your dress looks very " marimekko " to me.

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  21. Unknown6 July 2013 at 12:27

    I have a very similar blue and cream stripe dress I bought from Bauken a couple of seasons ago and find it very useful especially when I am in France. Can be worn during the day or dressed up for evening.

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  22. Jean at www.drossintogold.com6 July 2013 at 17:39

    I'm a hard core fan of sleeved maxi dresses. I love the simplicity of these and would wear both in a heartbeat. i have a tan and black one from H&M similar to yours (but not as nice!) and also a black one. I layer them a lot, too. I'm also crazy about your sandals. Oh, and your hair. You look fabulous.

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  23. The Style Crone9 July 2013 at 03:19

    You are stunning in the striped long sleeve maxi! I love it when you post photos of yourself!

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  24. lesimple4 August 2013 at 22:17

    Elegant dress...you wear it beautifully! Any chance you would share the brand/style of your sandals? Going on vacation soon and would love these....thank you...

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  25. Unknown10 April 2015 at 11:08

    This kind of long sleeve maxi dress seems to me sound like very super and I think perfect and comfortable to wear on at any time.

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